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Hanging Leg Hip Raise

Hanging Leg Hip Raise: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Body partwaist
Primary muscles
abs, hip flexors
Secondary muscles
lower back
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How to do it

  1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
  2. Engage your core and lift your legs up by flexing your hips and knees until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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